ZnCo₂N₂ is an intermetallic nitride compound combining zinc and cobalt, representing a specialized metallic material from the transition metal nitride family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in hard coatings, catalysis, and high-strength structural components where the combined properties of its constituent elements may provide advantages in wear resistance or chemical activity. The cobalt-zinc system offers designers an alternative pathway to achieve hardness and corrosion resistance in niche applications where traditional steel alloys or monolithic ceramics may be limiting.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 22,724.5 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,924.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2138 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -1.877 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.4255 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3906 | eV/atom | — |